Dennis Knows Food: October 2017

Friday, October 13, 2017

Episode 33 - Inside the Mind of the Independent Restaurant Operator

In this episode of Dennis Knows Food the IFDA is taking us into the minds of independent operators!

This week the IFDA released an in-depth 194 page report, prepared by industry research partner Technomic, about independent restaurant operators. It details market trends, challenges, economic outlooks, changing formats and a whole lot more. We're sharing just a few of the many insights from it in this episode. Members of the IFDA can download the report from their website - www.ifdaonline.org. We've also got this week's new products, including a new fresh soup from Blount Fine Foods, which you won't want to miss!

October 13th saw the celebration of National M&Ms day. This week's foodie fact asks - What do the two 'M's in M&Ms stand for? The answer at the end of the podcast!


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Links and product information mentioned in this episode include our website: www.DennisExpress.com, and the IFDA website, linked above.


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Thursday, October 5, 2017

Episode 32 - C-Store Foodservice, Food News and New Products!

In this special unedited episode of Dennis Knows Food we're talking about convenience foodservice and freshness to-go. 

When it comes to food from "c-stores" - even with convenience foodservice sales exceeding $34 billion dollars a year - negative consumer perceptions still exist around the category. Recent research has shown that there is plenty of room for continued innovation when it comes to foodservice in c-stores, and that putting quality first in certain areas can have a positive impact on food sales. 

October 1st saw the celebration of National Pumpkin Spice Day, so naturally, our foodie fact for the week is inspired by pumpkins! The first pumpkin pies were not as we know them today. Discover their humble pie beginning in this episode! 


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Links and product information mentioned in this episode include our website: www.DennisExpress.com. The article about algae as a food source [LINK] and the article about wild blueberry health benefits [LINK]. 


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